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RE: [Wlug] Repartitioning for Installfest
by Martin, Eric March 3, 2004

March 3, 2004

As far as distros go, I use gentoo (www.gentoo.org) I switched when redhat8.0 wouldn't load on a server of mine. The forums on their website are amazing, and I haven't even had a problem that somebody couldn't fix. My suggestion is gentoo. I'm still a bit of a novice myself when it comes to Apache and Samba, so I'm prob not the guy for the job. If you had a bit of time maybe, but I'm still learning. What ver of windows are your running on your laptop? And just so you know, default installs of windows are horribly insecure. There's prob an account with a blank password somewhere, or you could be running 9x and they didn't even care about security then. Yeah, your http port will prob be getting hit daily with people trying to pull funny stuff, worms trying to hurt you, etc.. Sorry I can't be of anymore help...a decent samba referece is on O'Reilly's openbooks site, www.oreilly.com/opnebook; Using Samba, 2ed. Eric -----Original Message----- From: Pete Wason [mailto:rogue@hynoom.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 11:28 AM To: Worcester Linux Users Group Subject: Re: [Wlug] Repartitioning for Installfest Martin, Eric wrote: > What are you looking for as far as help? > I'm running RH8.0 on my server. a. I'm not sure if I should continue to use RH as support has expired, and I can't affort their enterprise version. b. I'm not sure of/satisfied with my Apache configuration c. I'm not sure of/satisfied with my Samba configuration d. I'm not sure of/satisfied with general file permissions as they relate to (b and c) e. I want to install tcpserver and qmail, and disable sendmail (which I'm not using anyway) Network: CAT-5 ethernet Server: Dell 600SC/RH8.0 (http, samba, sshd, etc.) Router: LinkSys BEFSR81, on a cablemodem... Wkstns: Pegasos I/Morphos 1.4 (samba server also, I think) Clone PC/Win2000 Pro (windows shares, printer) Amiga 3000D/AmigaOS3.1 (printer, accesses shares via smbfs) Amiga 3000D/AmigaOS3.1 (smbfs) Sony Vaio laptop/WinXP Home (windows shares) Questions, Comments: 1. Is it normal that my http port should be getting hit hundreds of times a day with intrusion attacks aimed at an NT server? Strange days indeed... 2. I also am constantly bombarded with hundreds of virus-infected spam messages; right now I'm using a mailserver in NJ -- when I get mine set up, I'll switch. 3. I find it strange and somewhat disturbing that if I have my laptop booted to the logon screen, I can connect to its shares via samba - without a password! Is this normal (read: goofy) windows security? 4. If I didn't have to spend all my time looking for a job, doing part-time work on the side, and acting as non-paid VP of an ill-fated (so far) software startup, I could just hunker down and learn all this stuff myself. Right now, that's not an option. Pete _______________________________________________ Wlug mailing list Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Repartitioning for Installfest
by Ryan Caron March 3, 2004

March 3, 2004

As I mentioned in an earlier email, the Worcester Area Association for Computing Machinery will be having a Linux Installfest on March 27th. We are working under the assumption that many of the people that will attend will want to keep their Windows installations as well. Therefore, we need a nondestructive repartitioning software package. It would also be nice if we could make an image of their hard drive before we do anything so we can ensure the integrity of the data if something were to go wrong. Unfortunately, the IT departments does not have copies of Partition Magic or Ghost that we could use for the event. Does anybody have an appropriately licensed copy of the software that we could use , or know of Open Source / Freeware alternatives that are as reliable as their commercial counterparts? Does someone's place of work have such software that they would be willing for the ACM to use for the event? Is anybody aware of Open Source / Freeware alternatives that are just as reliable as these software packages (these systems will probably be using NTFS, which is much more fickle than FAT32 when it comes to these things) Any assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated, and the ACM welcomes the WLUG to the Installfest on the 27th. Sincerely, Ryan Caron ACM Secretary

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Surge Protectors (Not Linux Specific...)
by Chuck Noyes March 2, 2004

March 2, 2004

Hi all, This is not Linux specific, but there must some EE types that can answer my question. What's the REAL meaning of the Juole rating on surge protectors? Is 3000 joules "better" than 2000 joules? Is there a "minimum" joule rating that is considered good enough for most common environments? Thanks for your help, -Chuck -- Using M2, Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/

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Can you spot the (one) syntax error?
by Keith Wright March 2, 2004

March 2, 2004

Here's a funny cartoon about how Microsoft has syntax errors in their Pascal code (or something): http://www.msnbc.com/comics/daily.asp?sFile=ft040301 -- Keith

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FYI: Linux Training Seminar
by Al Reinhart Feb. 29, 2004

Feb. 29, 2004

The Greater Boston Network Users Group presents AN INTRODUCTION TO LINUX an intensive learning experience for network professionals The Greater Boston Network Users Group presents another of its popular full-day "bootcamp" intensive training seminars. This time the topic is an introduction to Linux for network professionals. This program will be taught by experienced instructors and provide you with a strong basic understanding of the Linux operating system. As part of the program, you will be given your own CD-ROM containing a fully functional Linux operating system which you can take home and install on your own personal computer. Saturday, March 20, 2004 8:30AM to 4:30PM Continental breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack included. Carlson Auditorium Mount Ida College 777 Dedham Street Newton, Massachusetts Directions can be found here: http://www.mountida.edu/sp.cfm?pageid=373 The program will consist of four sessions, each taught by experts in their fields: Session 1 Introduction to Linux and considerations in selecting a Linux distribution. Session 2 Basic Linux Commands, common directories and file structures. Session 3 Advanced Applications including networking and desktop applications. Session 4 System Administration: user accounts, privileges, and security considerations. The full cost of the seminar, including all instructional materials and Linux CD-ROM is $100 in advance or $115 at the door. Advance reservations must be received no later than Friday, March 13. No refunds for cancellations received after that date. To register conveniently on line using your credit card through PayPal, go to the BNUG web page: http://www.bnug.org/linux.htm Or print out the registration form below and mail it with a check to: Boston Network Users Group 9 Ross Road - Dept. T Lexington, MA 02421 This is an educational seminar and NOT a vendor presentation. BNUG intensive training seminars have been called the biggest training bargain in New England. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Mail-in Registration Form AN INTRODUCTION TO LINUX Carlson Auditorium Mount Ida College 777 Dedham Street Newton, Massachusetts Saturday, March 20, 2004 Yes! I would like to attend the Greater Boston Network Users Group seminar "Introduction to Linux" which will be held on the campus of Mount Ida College in Newton on March 20, 2004. The full cost of this seminar, including all instructional materials and Linux CD-ROM is $100 payable in advance. I understand that advance reservations must be received no later than Friday, March 13 and that there will be no refunds for cancellations received after that date. (Those without advance registration will be charged $115 at the door for admission to the seminar, subject to available space.) Space is limited! Mail this form with your check today! ___________________________________________________ Your Name ___________________________________________________ Your Mailing Address ___________________________________________________ City State Zip ___________________________________________________ Work Phone Home Phone ___________________________________________________ Email address Company affiliation Are you a member of BNUG? [ ] YES [ ] NO To register by mail print out this form and mail it with a check for $100 to: Introduction to Linux Boston Network Users Group 9 Ross Road - Dept. T Lexington, MA 02421 (DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO MOUNT IDA COLLEGE!) Note: This educational seminar is designed to help computer networking professionals and others in related fields maintain and enhance their technical skills. The cost of this seminar may be reimbursable by your company or deductible for tax purposes. Check with your employer or tax advisor. Greater Boston Network Users Group 2004. All rights reserved.

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Re: [Wlug] Jenny
by frank p Feb. 28, 2004

Feb. 28, 2004

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You really love me? he he
by cra＠WPI.EDU Feb. 28, 2004

Feb. 28, 2004

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Jenny
by cra＠WPI.EDU Feb. 28, 2004

Feb. 28, 2004

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ACM Installfest
by Ryan Caron Feb. 23, 2004

Feb. 23, 2004

The Worcester Area Student Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery will be hosting an Installfest on March 27th from 6-9PM. It will be on WPI Campus in Higgins Lab 116. Veterans and newbies to Linux are welcome! If you are an experienced user, we will start setting up at 5PM, and you are welcome to show up then. We will be advertising heavily around campus, so hopefully we can attract some new users! We will be distributing and installing Mandrake, Debian, Knoppix, and Gentoo, although more distributions are certainly welcome. To recap: WHO: ACM WHAT: Installfest WHEN: 3/27/04 6-9PM WHERE: HL 116 Sincerely, Ryan Caron ACM Secretary

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Reminder: Upcoming WLUG meeting
by Andy Stewart Feb. 23, 2004

Feb. 23, 2004

Hi everybody, This is a reminder about the upcoming WLUG meeting, to be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at the usual place (the Access Grid room, WPI campus, Worcester, MA USA). Detailed directions can be found on the WLUG webpage. At this meeting, our featured speaker is J.D. "Illiad" Frazer, the author of the comic strip UserFriendly. You can read the comic strip at http:// www.userfriendly.org. There are more details, such as biographical information, and an explanation of the comic strip's characters, linked from the WLUG home page. This meeting will be broadcast onto the Access Grid. For those who don't know, the Access Grid can be considered to be video conferencing on steroids. Read more about it at this site: http://www.accessgrid.org. There are only a few such sites in all of New England, but there are almost 200 sites worldwide: Boston University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dartmouth Univ. of Maine - Orono I am going to try to get to Softpro and see if I can pick up a couple of UserFriendly books for the raffle. As usual, light refreshments will be served. After the meeting, we'll adjourn to some local restaurant. I'm not sure, but I think the Boynton Restaurant is still undergoing major renovations and is thus closed. In that event, we can probably go to the mexican place (Tortilla Sams, I think its called). Get there early...there are only 25 seats... :-) See ya later, Andy -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA USA http://www.wlug.org

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